The Maldives Internet Governance Forum (MVIGF), established in 2023, is a multi-stakeholder forum that engages on issues related to Internet Governance (IG) on a national level, and how it intersects with IG developments at continental, and international level. The Maldives IGF aligns with the global Internet Governance Forum
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We Strive to Be
Open and Transparent: Be transparent and inclusive, inviting all relevant stakeholders to participate in the meetings and keeping the wider community informed.
Inclusive: Ensure that views of the wider community are taken into consideration through public consultations and ensure that the IGF findings and recommendations are published publicly.
Bottom-up: The decision-making process of the IGF initiative should be bottom-up, where the substantive organization of the annual meeting(s) should reflect the needs of the respective community.
Multistakeholder: The active and democratic participation of a diverse range of stakeholders.
Non-Commercial: Participation at the MVIGF shall be free of cost for all participating entities and individuals.
Mandate
Facilitate the exchange of information regarding internet governance to increase the awareness.
Facilitating a platform for stakeholders to discuss and exchange ideas on internet governance issues, including policies, regulations, and best practices in the Maldives.
Make recommendations on how to increase awareness on internet governance related issues and facilitate consensus building on identified issues.
Publish the proceeding of the IGF.
Objectives
Global Collaboration
Bridge the Maldives with the global IGF, sharing insights both ways.
Establishing the Maldives IGF
Build an IGF that reflects national needs & supports the global ecosystem.
Connect with Stakeholders
Engaging private sector, civil society, academia & more in open dialogue.
Awareness & Education
Increase awareness and provide educational resources on internet governance.
Facilitate Dialogue
Encouraging for open, inclusive exchanges of ideas between all parties.
Policy Development
Developing inclusive, data-driven internet governance policies for the Maldives.
Legislative Consultations
Review and guide tech legislation to meet global standards & protect rights.
Capacity Building
Growing local expertise & strengthening voices in IG decision-making.
Membership
Government
Private Sector
Civil Society
Academia
Technical Community
Legislative Body
Advisory Group
Government
Private Sector
Legislative Body
Technical Community